Reading Intervention Teaching Assistant

At Oak Tree Primary School, our Teaching Assistants play a vital part in creating a warm, inclusive, and inspiring environment where every child can flourish. The purpose of this role is to provide high-quality reading support across the school, helping pupils develop their reading skills, confidence and enjoyment of reading. You will work closely with class teachers, the Reading Lead and SENDCO to identify need, deliver effective support and monitor the impact of intervention. 1. Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Good standard of education with GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent. Understanding of the importance of early reading, phonics and development of reading fluency and comprehension. Understanding of barriers that can affect children’s progress in reading and awareness of additional needs of disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND. Desirable Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent. Training or qualifications in phonics, early reading or reading intervention. Relevant training or professional development in supporting pupils with SEND. 2. Skills and Experience Essential Experience supporting or working with children in a school or similar environment. Experience of delivering individual or small-group reading interventions. Ability to adapt approaches and resources to meet the individual needs and starting points of pupils. Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with pupils, colleagues and families where appropriate and build positive relationships. Ability to work collaboratively with senior colleagues to support pupil progress. Desirable Ability to support development of pupils’ phonics, decoding, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension skills. Confidence in using a range of strategies and resources to…